5 Interesting Job Interview Statistics Every Candidate Should Know

While your resume opens the door, it's your answers during interviews that will land you a job offer.

There are certain job interview statistics and facts you need to know to understand expectations and get insider information on what recruiters are looking for in candidates.

Let's dive in!

Key Job Interview Statistics

• On average, it takes 42 applications to land a single job interview
• Interviews typically last between 30 and 45 minutes
• On average, it takes 22 days to get a response after an interview

Also read: Gen Z job interview statistics.

It takes 42 applications to land a single job interview (Glassdoor)

According to a study published by Glassdoor, each job posting attracts about 250 applications on average, but only six candidates make it to the interview.

This means that on average, it takes 42 applications to land a single job interview!

This statistic highlights the extreme competition in the job market.

With only 2.4% of candidates getting an interview, job seekers often have to cast their net wide to get noticed by recruiters.

This highlights the importance of tailoring each application and differentiating yourself in a crowded field.

On average, it takes 21 days to hear back from recruiters after an interview

An analysis of our interview preparation platform data shows that, on average, candidates receive a feedback 21 days after their interview.

However, there are significant differences across industries.

Our analysis reveals significant differences in response times across industries.

Security (8 days) is the fastest industries to hear back from recruiters, with Retail (11 days) and Marketing (14 days) following.

In manufacturing, it takes an average of 16 days to hear back from an interviewer, while more technical or regulated areas tend to take longer, with engineering taking 30 days.

For government jobs, it takes 38 days to hear from recruiters, and software interviews are the slowest as it takes at 40 days to get a response.

Also read: How long does it take to find a job?.

Interviews typically last between 30 and 45 minutes (TheForage)

According to TheForage, recruiters generally expect interviews to last anywhere between 30 to 45 minutes.

Interviews lasting 30 to 45 minutes suggest that recruiters want to know the candidate better.

On the other hand, if an interview wraps up in less than 15 minutes, it could indicate that the interviewer doesn't think you're a good fit for the job.

93% of candidates experience interview-related anxiety (DailyMail)

According to a survey published on the DailyMail, 93% of candidates experience interview-related anxiety.

Interview anxiety can cause candidates to display involuntary red flags, such as fidgeting, avoiding eye contact, or giving overly rehearsed answers, which ultimately compromise their employability.

In my experience, researching the company, preparing properly for the interview, and practicing relaxation techniques like deep breathing can reduce interview anxiety.

39% of candidates use AI to prepare for job interviews

One way to reduce interview anxiety is to prepare for your job interviews with AI.

In a poll we conducted on LinkedIn, out of 72 job seekers, 31 said they use AI to prepare for job interviews.

With recent advances in AI in the recruitment industry, candidates can prepare interviews with personalized interview coaching, AI generated questions, and even receive feedback on their body language and tone.

AI is democratizing the interview preparation process, which previously relied heavily on expensive coaches.